IMO the weight lost by not lugging the spare around will only be measurable on the race track, and even then only with a very consistent driver as any improvement in lap times would probably be slight enough to fall into the 'random variation' / 'not statistically relevant' sort of area for most drivers.
Even on the race track you just won't actually feel the difference through the seat of your pants, whether in acceleration or handling, unless you possess an extremely sensitive and well trained arse.
As part of a more comprehensive weight loss program it would be worthwhile for racing (well you just wouldn't take it on track would you?), but for the street you'll need that spare some time, maybe not today or tommorrow, but sometime in the next few years wouldn't be all that unlikely. I've had two flat tyres in two days, had to borrow a car to buy replacements late on Xmas eve, of all times!
as above - its hardly a difference to a already heavy car.
IMO just leave it in. Its not a track car and never will be "fast". So why short-change yourself ?
Haha! Great thread! I can't tell you how many times I've thought about taking my spare out.I get so close then I pitchure myself on the side of the highway with a flat tyre.F**K That!
lol this happened to me, pulled the nail out and everything.. got the spare tyre out ready to put on and oem Honda tools didn't fit my nuts.. may as well have removed it :/
It is illegal to not have spare tyre though, but unless your expecting your tyre to burst, taking it out and having those licorice looking puncture repair kits is sufficient.
But as stated, pointless on a heavy car.. won't even notice it.. where-as on a lighter chassis like a stripped EG, hanging a dump and taking a piss before driving would be somewhat noticable
Originally Posted by Slow96GSR
If 1 person has had bad luck with a product don’t condemn it until you yourself have tested it. Now if 10 pros have tried it and it sucked then I would trust their opinion.
^^i can't really see the pic on the can clearly but can someone gimme the rundown on what it does?
i'm guessing it pumps a flat tyre with a foam that semi hardens?
Originally Posted by Slow96GSR
If 1 person has had bad luck with a product don’t condemn it until you yourself have tested it. Now if 10 pros have tried it and it sucked then I would trust their opinion.
Originally Posted by beeza
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